Ryan Strawbridge Rejoins Planters Bank as Regional President
By June 5, 2025 New hire
Planters Bank is excited to announce that Ryan Strawbridge has returned to Planters as the Regional President of the Delta Region.
A native of Indianola, Ryan has strong ties to the community. He graduated from Indianola Academy, Mississippi Delta Community College and earned both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Delta State University. Additionally, he is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. With 21 years of banking experience, eight of which were spent at Planters Bank in various roles, Ryan brings a wealth of industry knowledge and a deep commitment to community service.
During his previous tenure at Planters Bank, Ryan served as Vice President of the United Way of Leflore County and was an active member of its Executive Committee. His community involvement also includes prior service on the boards of the Greenwood Leflore LEAP Foundation and the Sunflower County Economic Development District. He served as Treasurer of both the Greenwood and Indianola Rotary Clubs and has served on various committees of the Mississippi Bankers Association, including its Agriculture Committee.
Currently, Ryan serves on the Board of Directors of the Greenwood Leflore Educational Foundation and is the President of the United Way of Leflore County. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Mississippi Delta Community College Development Foundation and is an active member of the Greenwood Rotary Club.
“Ryan’s extensive banking experience and his connection to the Delta communities we serve make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” stated Jim Quinn, Chief Banking Officer of Planters Bank. “We are confident that he will lead our Delta Region with dedication and vision, further enhancing the services we provide to our customers and the community as a whole.”
Ryan is married to the former Caroline Reed of Belzoni, and they have two daughters, Rhodes and Catherine. The family is actively involved in the First Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, where Ryan serves as an Elder, member of the current Session, and Chairman of its Endowment Committee.